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How to make paper beads, an easy upcycling craft idea for kids of all ages #papercraft #upcyciling #diy #kidscraft #kidsactivity

Paper Beads

I've always wanted to try making paper beads but have never gotten around to it. Today our contributor Shannon from Oh Creative Day is … [Read More...]

Make a fun sponge and duct tape boat. This is a great craft for Summer or bath time, and the duct tape sails work better than paper since they are waterproof. Also a great STEM or STEAM craft. #STEM #summer #kidscrafts #kidsactivities # boats #spongecraft #waterplay #science #kidsactivity

Sponge boats DIY toy for kids

Make a simple sponge boat for a fun water play activity and craft for kids. They are perfect for hot Summer days or even just for bath time … [Read More...]

Easy peg bee craft for kids with printable paper wings

Easy Clothespin Bee Craft

I'm on a clothespin craft roll right now (pegs to Australians). Last week we shared dragonflies, and this week it's a bee craft. These … [Read More...]

New Printables

Times table bookmarks - practice and memorise times tables by reading them before you read your favourite book! A printable set which can be used as either a wall poster or cut into strips and used as bookmarks #multiplication #math #timestables #learningactivities

Times table bookmarks

This colourful set of printable times tables bookmarks has been designed to help kids learn and practice their multiplication tables in … [Read More...]

Multiplication mandalas to help kids learn their times tables

Multiplication mandalas

These printable multiplication mandalas are a relaxing and enjoyable way for kids to practice and reinforce their times … [Read More...]

Make a cute bouncy frog on a Lily Pad with our printable template #frogs #frogcraft #kidscraft #papercraft #printable

Frog on a Lily Pad

Make a fun, bouncy frog on a lily pad with our printable template. I've always had a fascination with frogs and how they change from … [Read More...]

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  • Kate Grono

    Kate Grono

    Crazy Craft Fanatic

    I’m basically a big kid who never grew up and still loves to muck around with paint, glue, glitter and toilet rolls. With the crafts shared here on this website I’m hoping to give other parents and carers inspiration to get crafty with their kids at home – make our projects, or use them as a source of inspiration to spark ideas of your own. When it comes to crafting no rules apply!

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